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European Commission clarifies rules on recycling plastic bottles

30 Jun 2026
The European Commission has just adopted new rules on recycling of single-use plastic beverage bottles made primarily of polyethylene terephthalate (PET bottles).
The rules will ensure transparency in calculating recycled content in these bottles and enable Member States to meet recycled content targets.
Growing Regenerative Futures: training and mentorship programme

25 Jun 2026
The Growing Regenerative Futures acceleration programme supports people who want to build, transform or grow projects connected to the circular economy in the food and agriculture sectors.
Apply by 8 July!
ECESP input reflected in EESC opinion on the Circular Economy Act

25 Jun 2026
Last week, the European Economic and Social Committee, one of the two EU bodies behind the ECESP, adopted an opinion on the future Circular Economy Act.
The ECESP contributed through targeted expertise and wider stakeholder engagement.
See the opinion!
Funding: Calls for projects and proposals

25 Jun 2026
Here, you can find various calls for proposals and projects for which funding is available. The calls are published in our Financing section and will be removed once the deadline has passed.
For ease of reference, we will provide a list with brief descriptions and deadlines here!
CCRI survey on strengthening circular economy action at local and regional levels

22 Jun 2026
The CCRI's communities of practice project has issued a short survey to gather experiences from local, intermunicipal and regional authorities across Europe on governing the circular economy transition.
It aims to identify what works, what gets in the way and what would strengthen circular economy action at local and regional levels.





